Should I paint my Z Daytona Blue?

Cjanik · 08-07-2010, 12:40 PM

^^ agreed thats what i'd do.

Normally i'd say just have them tape up the engine bay and paint like that, but I work for the police department and we paint some plain cars to keep from being detected, and its like a punch to the gut every time i see the engine bay of those cars - so ugly.

look at monte carlo blue?

fullmonty · 08-07-2010, 12:43 PM

IMO, for the cost, it isn't worth it

TROOPER · 08-07-2010, 12:49 PM

I say get a "full vinyl car wrap".... half the cost, and you can change it anythime you like.

You get to maintain the factory color for when you sell it, and it will protect the factory paint.

So you can go with a solid color, or even with wild custom graphics, anything you like.

frost · 08-07-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TROOPER

I say get a "full vinyl car wrap".... half the cost, and you can change it anythime you like.

You get to maintain the factory color for when you sell it, and it will protect the factory paint.

So you can go with a solid color, or even with wild custom graphics, anything you like.

A lot of different things you can do with that. no doubt.

Zsteve · 08-07-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Unless it's a crappy paint job, I don't think it will have an effect on trade in value. I'd be curious for one of the dealership guys to weigh in on that.

If it doesnt cover all the old paint it will, and they will wonder why it was painted thinking it may have been damaged and they will take $$$ off. I know they will measure the paint to see if its been painted too.

I had my Audi TT repainted the same color but just added some ice particles to make it sparkle in the sun and when I went to trade it in they asked about it, measured the paint and thought it had been damaged but not reported and wanted to low ball me on the trade in. So I left.

And guess who it was that was trying to low ball me? NISS

frost · 08-07-2010, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

If it doesnt cover all the old paint it will, and they will wonder why it was painted thinking it may have been damaged and they will take $$$ off. I know they will measure the paint to see if its been painted too.

Well that's what I mean, if it's a shitty job, of course it's going to effect resale. But if it's a good paint job, it shouldn't effect trade in.

Mike · 08-08-2010, 09:06 AM

about 5-10 depending on where you go. I did a color change on my C6 after doing the widebody conversion and it cost me 8000. That included some extra stuff and 3 coats of clear, wetsand, 3 more coats of clear and wetsanding again, but also, the corvette was a very easy color change, since the subparts like inside the hatch area are unpainted. If you do do it, don't go cheap, or you will regret it.

Jeffblue · 08-08-2010, 09:23 AM

I think it'll look awaesome.

Zsteve · 08-08-2010, 11:27 AM

I would put that money into a SC or TT.

frost · 08-08-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

I would put that money into a SC or TT.

I would invest that money.

vividracing · 08-08-2010, 11:30 AM

Athen blue would look great! I love that blue!

Zsteve · 08-08-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

I would invest that money.

In me and my SC?

frost · 08-08-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Zsteve

In me and my SC?

Hookers and blow.

Zsteve · 08-08-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by frost

Coke and blow.

Now if you had said blow and choke, that would have been awesome.

Lemers · 08-08-2010, 11:40 AM

So if you can't pay the $8k you could paint most the car blue but leave it some kinda two tone (maybe rally stripes). This way you still color match the stills and engine bay.

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08-07-2010, 12:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 16	^^ agreed thats what i'd do. Normally i'd say just have them tape up the engine bay and paint like that, but I work for the police department and we paint some plain cars to keep from being detected, and its like a punch to the gut every time i see the engine bay of those cars - so ugly. look at monte carlo blue? Last edited by Cjanik; 08-07-2010 at 12:44 PM.

08-07-2010, 12:43 PM	#17 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 33	IMO, for the cost, it isn't worth it __________________

08-07-2010, 12:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
TROOPER A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,297 Drives: Your Tax Dollars Rep Power: 16	I say get a "full vinyl car wrap".... half the cost, and you can change it anythime you like. You get to maintain the factory color for when you sell it, and it will protect the factory paint. So you can go with a solid color, or even with wild custom graphics, anything you like. __________________ Darren "Guv Motors Passion Wagon"

08-08-2010, 09:06 AM	#22 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	about 5-10 depending on where you go. I did a color change on my C6 after doing the widebody conversion and it cost me 8000. That included some extra stuff and 3 coats of clear, wetsand, 3 more coats of clear and wetsanding again, but also, the corvette was a very easy color change, since the subparts like inside the hatch area are unpainted. If you do do it, don't go cheap, or you will regret it. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

08-08-2010, 09:23 AM	#23 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	I think it'll look awaesome.

08-08-2010, 11:27 AM	#24 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 21	I would put that money into a SC or TT. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

08-08-2010, 11:30 AM	#26 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 38	Athen blue would look great! I love that blue! __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

08-08-2010, 11:40 AM	#30 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	So if you can't pay the $8k you could paint most the car blue but leave it some kinda two tone (maybe rally stripes). This way you still color match the stills and engine bay. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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